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SUPPORT COMMUNICATION - SECURITY BULLETIN
Document ID: c00862809
Version: 1
HPSBUX02191 SSRT071302 rev.1 - HP-UX Running SLSd, Remote Unauthorized Arbitrary File Creation
NOTICE: The information in this Security Bulletin should be acted upon as soon as possible.
Release Date: 2007-02-12
Last Updated: 2007-02-12
Potential Security Impact: Remote unauthorized arbitrary file creation
Source: Hewlett-Packard Company, HP Software Security Response Team
VULNERABILITY SUMMARY
A potential security vulnerability has been identified with HP-UX running SLSd. The vulnerability could be exploited by a remote unauthorized user to create arbitrary files leading to root access.
References: none
SUPPORTED SOFTWARE VERSIONS*: ONLY impacted versions are listed.
HP-UX B.11.11 running SLSd.
BACKGROUND
The Hewlett-Packard Company thanks the iDefense Vulnerability Contributor Program for reporting this vulnerability to security-alert@hp.com.
AFFECTED VERSIONS
HP-UX B.11.11
============criteria: if /etc/rc.config.d/slsd contains "SLSD_DAEMON=1"
Xserver.X11-SERV
action: run "/sbin/init.d/slsd stop", then set "SLSD_DAEMON=0" in /etc/rc.config.d/slsd.
END AFFECTED VERSIONS
RESOLUTION
To avoid the potential vulnerability disable SLSd as follows. SLDd should no longer be used. Disabling it will not affect functionality.
1. Run "/sbin/init.d/slsd stop".
2. Edit /etc/rc.config.d/slsd and set "SLSD_DAEMON=0"
MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - NonUpdate
Run "/sbin/init.d/slsd stop", then set "SLSD_DAEMON=0" in /etc/rc.config.d/slsd.
PRODUCT SPECIFIC INFORMATION
HP-UX Software Assistant: HP-UX Software Assistant is an enhanced application that replaces HP-UX Security Patch Check. It analyzes all HP-issued Security Bulletins and lists recommended actions that may apply to a specific HP-UX system. It can also download patches and create a depot automatically. For more information see https://www.hp.com/go/swa
HISTORY
Version:1 (rev.1) 12 February 2007 Initial release
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MA = HP Management Agents
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OV = HP OpenVMS
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